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29-630: Křivoklátsko PLA lies in the western part of the Central Bohemian Region , only a small part extends into the northeastern Plzeň Region . The distance between the eastern edge of the PLA and the western edge of Prague is about 20 km (12 mi). From a geomorphological point of view , most of the PLA is situated in the Křivoklát Highlands . The western part lies in the Plasy Uplands . To

58-462: A company of nationwide importance. Another car manufacturer which is active in the region is TPCA Czech, s.r.o. in Kolín. The north-eastern part of the region has very favourable conditions for agriculture. The agriculture in the region is oriented especially in crop farming, namely the production of wheat, barley, sugar beet and in suburban areas also fruit farming, vegetable growing and floriculture. Since

87-671: A small extent, the PLA extends into the Rakovník Uplands in the north and the Hořovice Uplands in the south. Křivoklátsko PLA covers an area of 624.92 km (241.28 sq mi). The highest point is the Těchovín hill at 617 m (2,024 ft) above sea level. The lowest point is at 223 m (732 ft). The axis of the PLA is the Berounka River. The canyon-like river valley with preserved meanders and valley floodplain

116-508: Is an administrative unit ( kraj ) of the Czech Republic , located in the central part of its historical region of Bohemia . Its administrative centre is in the Czech capital Prague , which lies in the centre of the region. However, the city is not part of it but is a region of its own. The Central Bohemian Region is in the centre of Bohemia . In terms of area, it is the largest region in

145-563: Is formed by the Polabí lowlands with a high share of land being used for agricultural purposes and deciduous forests. The south-western part of the region is hilly with coniferous and mixed forests. Important rivers in the region are Labe , Vltava , Berounka , Jizera and Sázava . On the Vltava river, a series of nine dams (Czech: Vltavská kaskáda) was constructed throughout the 20th century. The agricultural land accounts for 83.5% of all land in

174-503: Is in the central parts, while northern areas have seen restitution to legal ownership. There are several major roads running across the mountains, some of them restricted to vehicles with valid military or forestry permits. There are a few buildings remaining in these mountains, usually in lateral areas or at the most elevated points. As well as several hunting lodges, used by prominent visitors, hunters and forestry workers, these facilities include: Several studies have been carried out on

203-419: Is made up of Palaeozoic sediments ( shales and siltstones ) that sedimented in a vast deep sea basin. Almost two-thirds of the area is covered by deciduous and mixed forests. A typical feature of the area is the so-called pleš , which is a forestless area on some peaks with drought-loving lawns and shrub borders. Even before the formal demarcation of the borders, the nature area was called Křivoklátsko after

232-529: Is one of the main characteristics of the area. Within the PLA, the Berounka has 17 left-sided and 15 right-sided tributaries, among which they are mainly small streams. The largest body of water is Klíčava Reservoir with an area of 72.5 km (28.0 sq mi). The oldest geological unit, which forms the geological base of about three-quarters of the PLA, is the Barrandien Upper Proterozoic. It

261-611: Is the largest region of the Czech Republic, occupying 14% of its total area. The region has relatively diversified terrain. The highest point of the region is located on Tok hill (865 m ) in Brdy Highlands in the southwestern part of the region. The lowest point of the region is situated on the water surface of the Elbe River (Czech: Labe) near Dolní Beřkovice . The region is divided into two landscape types. The northeastern part

290-467: Is the smallest one (5%). In 2019, the region counted in total 1,144 municipalities, of which 26 were municipalities with a delegated municipal office; 1,028 municipalities had fewer than 2,000 inhabitants and they accounted for 41% of the total population of the region. Eighty-two municipalities had a status of town. As of January 1, 2024 the Central Bohemian Region had 1,455,940 inhabitants and

319-633: The Nazi Occupation of Czechoslovakia . It continued to be used for intensive military exercises in the post-war era, with some additional expansion in the southern sector. After the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia in August 1968, a small Red Army base was situated in the south of the area near Mirošov , until the repatriation of the troops in 1993. Military use of the Brdy mountains gradually decreased after

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348-467: The Velvet Revolution in 1989, as a result of military cost-cutting and eventual professionalization in 2005. However, the central part of the Brdy mountain area retains its restricted military status. The Brdy mountains were a focus of negotiations with American negotiators attempting to agree a deal with Czech government to install a Ground-Based Midcourse Defense missile defense radar system in

377-458: The Brdy is called "Hřebeny" and features one narrow ridge (highest elevation Písek - 690 m). The main Brdy range starts south of the Litavka river gorge and consists of several major elevations connected into one plateau , the highest peaks among them being Tok (864 m), Praha (862 m) or Třemšín (827 m). Most of the Brdy is covered by forest, and it is one of the largest contiguously forested areas in

406-426: The Czech Republic, with 11,014 km , almost 14% of the total area of the country. It surrounds the country's capital, Prague , and borders Liberec Region (in the north), Hradec Králové Region (northeast), Pardubice Region (east), Vysočina Region (southeast), South Bohemian Region (south), Plzeň Region (west) and Ústí nad Labem Region (northwest). With an area of 11,014 km , the Central Bohemian Region

435-518: The EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 84% of the EU average, which makes Central Bohemia one of the wealthiest regions in the Czech Republic. Six out of ten employees in the region work in the tertiary sector and the share of this sector on the total employment has been increasing over time. On the other hand, the share of primary and secondary sector has been decreasing. The unemployment rate in

464-618: The UNESCO biosphere reserves . Křivoklátsko PLA was declared in 1978 and the protection started on 23 January 1979. The PLA administration is located in the municipality of Zbečno . Within the Křivoklátsko PLA, 27 small-scale protected areas were declared (4 national nature reserves, 16 nature reserves and 7 nature monuments): Central Bohemian Region The Central Bohemian Region ( Czech : Středočeský kraj [ˈstr̝̊ɛdotʃɛskiː ˈkraj] ; German : Mittelböhmische Region )

493-564: The after the Křivoklát castle in the northern part of Křivoklátsko. In the Middle Ages, the Křivoklátsko forests were a royal hunting ground thanks to its proximity to Prague. The forests were therefore not logged much and remained relatively intact. In 1977, the area with a mosaic of species rich habitats, mainly large stretches of broadleaf Central European temperate forests , was included among

522-409: The average age in the region is 41.5 years, the lowest number among the regions in the Czech Republic. The table shows cities and towns in the region that had more than 10,000 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2024): The gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was 24.1 billion € in 2018, accounting for 11.6% of Czech economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 25,300 € or 82% of

551-487: The beginning of the 1990s the employment in agriculture, forestry and fishing has been decreasing. The region has an advantageous position thanks to its proximity to the capital. A significant proportion of region's population commutes daily to Prague for work or to schools. Compared to other regions, the Central Bohemian region has the densest (and the most overloaded) transport network. The roads and railways connecting

580-514: The capital with other regions all cross the Central Bohemian region. Central Bohemia official tourist board is based in Husova street 156/21 Prague 1 Old Town. The official website of Central Bohemia is www.centralbohemia.eu (Currently under reconstruction). There are also social pages on. Brdy Brdy is a range of hills in the Czech Republic , forming a long massif stretching for c. 60 km southwest from Prague . The northern section of

609-466: The future of the Brdy mountains, with particular focus on preserving its natural state. This was contradicted by government plans to create a new US high-security military installation in the military area. In late 2008, press reports indicated that the radar site would be about two kilometres northeast of Mišov , approximately at 49°38′N 13°44′E  /  49.64°N 13.74°E  / 49.64; 13.74 . A fierce public debate followed, with

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638-462: The interior of the country. Large sections of the massif are designated as a restricted military area and closed to the public. The Brdy military area has been a source of controversy for several decades. The restricted military area was established in 1925, shortly after creation of Czechoslovakia , to cater for the needs of Czechoslovakia's growing armed forces. It was expanded and used extensively by Third Reich military forces from 1939-1945 during

667-461: The largest karst area in the Czech republic, where the Koněprusy Caves (Czech: Koněpruské jeskyně) are located. Finally, a large part of Kokořínsko Landscape Park is situated in the Central Bohemian Region. The Central Bohemian Region is divided into 12 districts: Příbram District is the region's largest district in terms of area (15% of the total region's area), while Prague-West District

696-485: The majority of the media and the government supporting the project, and local residents and peace activists opposing it. Public opinion was divided, but a majority of Czechs were opposed. This debate became the focus of the Czech documentary comedy , Czech Peace (2010). In December 2014, the Czech parliament passed a law abolishing the military status of the Brdy mountains, which will come into effect in January 2016. There

725-460: The military area. However, the missile defence plans were reshaped during the Obama administration and the plan was cancelled. No substantial development has taken place in the Brdy mountains since 1925. The lack of man-made changes has left the local flora and fauna to flourish undisturbed. The national forestry company (České lesy) was responsible for maintaining large areas of the mountains, and still

754-447: The region are mechanical engineering, chemical industry and food industry. Other significant industries are glass production, ceramics and printing. On the other hand, some traditional industries such as steel industry, leather manufacturing and coal mining have been declining in the recent period. In 2006, 237 industrial companies with 100 or more employees were active in the region. A car manufacturer ŠKODA AUTO a.s. Mladá Boleslav became

783-581: The region is in the long-term lower than the national average. As of December 31, 2012 the registered unemployment rate was 7.07%. However, there were considerable differences in the unemployment rate within the region. The lowest unemployment rate was in Prague-East District (3.35%) while the highest in Příbram District (10.10%). The average wage in the region in 2012 was CZK 24,749 (approximately EUR 965). The most important branches of industry in

812-472: The region, which 11p.p. more than the national average. The highest share of the agricultural land can be found in Polabí , especially in Kolín and Nymburk districts. There are a number of landscape parks located in the region. Křivoklátsko is the largest and most important landscape park in the region, being at the same time a UNESCO Biosphere Reservation. Another remarkable area is the Bohemian Karst ,

841-436: Was the most populous region in the country. About 53% of the inhabitants lived in towns or cities. This is the lowest proportion among the regions of the Czech Republic. Since the second half of the 1990s the areas surrounding Prague have been significantly influenced by suburbanization . High numbers of young people have moved to the region and since 2006 the region has been experiencing a natural population growth. As of 2024,

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